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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Murmur Plus		 2632k view 4539 res Free talk Yesterday 07:20
Gone again ？
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Anything and everything related to travel to Japan...		 1994k view 4633 res Free talk Yesterday 07:35
Those of you who have crossed the ocean to come here to Los Angeles and Japan
are always concerned about something related to your travel between Los Angeles and Japan.

If you have anyt...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Let's gather the elderly ！ ！		 1154k view 1113 res Free talk 2026/10/23 03:37
How many elderly people of Japanese descent are living in LA? We would be happy to be a place of rest and relaxation for the elderly who use the Koryu Hiroba. We think the eligibility is from 65 years...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Punahou and Iolani Kinder Number of examinees		 125k view 166 res Free talk 2026/09/08 15:32
Hello.
I am thinking of applying for my child to take the Kinder exam this fall.
I was wondering if anyone knows how many people have taken the Punahou and Iolani Kinder exams in the last fe...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Montessori Community School's Acceptance Examinati...		 89k view 64 res Free talk 2026/09/30 05:02
We moved to Hawaii from the Bay Area last May and have two children, our oldest is now 3.5 years old and our youngest is 1.5 years old.
I was interested in Montessori education before my children...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
(Toyota) Prius		 45k view 24 res Free talk 2026/10/23 03:35
Hi

gasoline is getting more expensive these days, is the hybrid
Prius a good buy ？?
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Dementia		 44k view 12 res Problem / Need advice Today 18:32
My mother has dementia. It’s quite severe, and she can’t remember anything for even a minute.
I’m posting this in the hope that anyone with experience living with a mother who has dementia might ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Los Angeles Formerly a restaurant		 36k view 14 res Foreign worker 2026/10/13 06:20
I think the ramen shop in Pacific Square was "Daisuke".
The portions were American size and I was full.
I remember there was also an udon shop somewhere with the same name.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Spectrum $ どんどん上がる。		 31k view 7 res Question 2026/10/28 05:14
Spectrumのインターネットだけを使っているのですが、一番最初にサインアップした時は何かのスペシャルだったのはわかっているのですが、＄６０台だったのがじわじわ上げてきて、今となってはもうすぐ＄１５０に達します。文句を言えば安くしてくれると言う人もいますがそれも本当か分からず、店舗で断られ泣き寝入りも悲しいのですが、どなたか安くしてもらった人いますか？　そして、他の会社でもインターネット安くて良...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
どんな人が貧乏臭い？		 31k view 5 res Free talk 2026/10/27 02:23
どんな人が貧乏臭いと感じますか？
皆さんの意見をお聞かせください。
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Vivinavi Hawaii
The grade level at which public schools begin usin...		 29k view 7 res Question 2026/09/23 09:03
I still have a child in preschool, and my mother-in-law bought him a tablet, saying he might use it at school, but When do students typically start using tablets at school? ？ I assumed that even if th...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
I'm looking for a violin class taught in Japanese.		 28k view 9 res Question 2026/09/05 05:40
I'm looking for a （ Japanese-language ） violin class for my child, who just turned 3.
I'm only looking for places that offer instruction in Japanese, so if you know of any, I would appreciate it ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
個人のSNSを理由に解雇通達		 27k view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2026/10/09 17:46
とあるハワイの会社(日系メディア系)で社員の個人のSNSの利用でアカウントをやめなければ即日解雇と社長の独断でなったそうです。
そのようなことはできる、される、のでしょうか。。。

前提として業務時間中にやっていたわけでもなく、何か不利益になることをしたわけでもないようです。
「24時間会社に忠実にいるべき（気に食わないから）」が理由のようです。。。

そんな昭...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Royal Kuhio Construction		 26k view 11 res Problem / Need advice 2026/11/06 18:15
Is the Royal Lukhio pool construction finished ？ and for how long ？?
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Vivinavi Hawaii
An experience similar to workplace harassment at a...		 26k view 6 res Question 2026/09/30 18:53
I’m currently working at my first non-Nikkei company, in an environment with many Japanese and Asian employees. My boss isn’t used to managing people, so he gets flustered and takes his frustration ou...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
I want to watch Japanese TV programs for free or a...		 24k view 10 res Entertainment 2026/06/05 08:43
I used to look forward to watching Fuji Television's Japanese-language newscasts in the morning, but the broadcast has come to an end. As I get older, Japanese TV is pleasant to my ears, regardless of...
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Vivinavi Chiba
[Kisarazu High School] Let's Share Our Memories of...		 24k view 1 res Free talk 2026/10/09 14:13
I want to connect with people who graduated from Kisarazu High School ！
When it comes to high school days, the Kisarazu High Festival is definitely the highlight.

Why don't we share o...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
英語での人の呼び方について		 24k view 3 res Question 2026/10/17 05:24
アメリカ人の義母と私の子供から見て誰が伯父•叔母に当たるのかの話をしていた時に、Auntyに当たらない人でもAuntyをつけると、丁寧な言い方になると言っていました。
私は義母の事を名前だけで呼んでいるので、ちょっと失礼だなぁと思われているのかと少し心配になりました。
Aunty Uncle 付ける付けないと義母の呼び方について、うちではこうしてるなどご意見頂きたいです。
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Time Required to Apply for U.S. Citizenship		 24k view 15 res Free talk 2026/09/09 12:40
It’s been a year since I applied for U.S. citizenship last August.
I haven’t heard anything yet—does it really take this long?
I heard that once you’re over 65, the oral test consists of 20 ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
ハワイの職場環境　就活		 23k view 1 res Free talk 2026/10/31 10:29
新しい仕事を探して居ます。

ハワイでおすすめの職業はどんなものがありますでしょうか？

個人的には旅行会社はイジメがあり。飲食系はEビザ同士の不倫が気持ち悪くて働きづらかったです。

逆にここはかなりヤバい！とか教え頂けたら助かります。
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Vivinavi Hawaii
How to Spot a "Black Company"		 23k view 5 res Work / Career 2026/10/26 13:03
Job posting at the minimum wage of $16. Are there any others? ？
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Vivinavi Hawaii
ファミリードクターについて		 23k view 1 res Problem / Need advice 2026/10/04 14:40
今年新患でファミリードクターの予約を取られた方がいましたら教えてください。

新患の場合、ファミリードクターの予約を取るのに日にちがかかると聞きました。
ホノルル市内でどれくらい先に予約が取れましたか？
もちろん、ドクターによって違うと思いますが、経験者の方いらっしゃいましたら教えてください。
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Vivinavi Hawaii
ウクレレ　フェシタブル　2027？		 22k view 3 res Entertainment 2026/10/05 21:56
来年　2027　ukulele international 無事 開催 されるんでしょうか？
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Should I report this to the police? ？		 21k view 10 res Problem / Need advice 2026/07/17 11:24
I’m embarrassed to say I fell for what seemed to be a Zelle wire transfer scam and was defrauded out of $420.
I reported it to my bank right away and opened a new account.
In cases like this...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
顔剃		 21k view 1 res Question 2026/10/27 05:23
ホノルルで日本の散髪屋さんみたいに顔剃をしてくれる店を知ってる方は是非とも教えてください
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
格安ビジネスクラス航空券について		 20k view 1 res Problem / Need advice 2026/10/18 07:44
しつこい程に様々なサイトから通常の半額くらいのビジネスクラスの航空券の販売を見ます。ある一つのサイトを利用している方がいて、その方曰くまだ詐欺などの被害には遭っていないとのこと。しかしながら、どのような経路でそれらの高額なビジネスクラスの航空券が販売できるのかがわからず、まだ信用できません。高齢になり、最近は二度の旅行も一度に減らしてでも、５時間以上のフライトはビジネスクラスを利用したいです。何故...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Immigration inspection after receiving a warning		 19k view 8 res Problem / Need advice 2026/06/20 01:32
I was doing private tours with Vima and Loco Tavi, and I got a letter from California Public Utilities saying that I had received a warning notice.
I think the customer who picked me up took a pi...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Please tell me what I should buy before returning ...		 19k view 5 res Question 2026/09/19 12:54
Hello. I’m a woman in my late 20s.
I’ve been staying in Los Angeles for a few months for work, but I’ll be returning to Japan soon.
Since I’m here in the U.S. anyway, I want to buy things no...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Amazon's Incorrect Delivery		 18k view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2026/09/24 17:38
I recently received an item from Amazon that was shipped to me by mistake.
Since I had placed an order very recently and my name was written on the package, I opened it—only to find it was an ite...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
What is the typical consultation fee for a lawyer ...		 18k view 3 res Other 2026/08/23 02:12
Since I’m getting older, I’d like to leave a will for my sons.
What’s the typical fee for a consultation? ？
Is there a system like the one in Japan where the first 30 minutes are free? ？
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Global Entry and TSA		 17k view 1 res Other 2026/08/05 06:49
If anyone has had a similar experience with Global Entry and TSA, please let me know.
This was my first time using Global Entry to return to Japan. While I was able to use Global Entry without an...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Recommended House Cleaning in Torrance		 17k view 6 res Housing 2026/06/17 14:01
I will be returning home for 3 months to take care of my parents. I would like a cleaning person to clean my house during that time, if you have any recommendations please let me know ！.
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Salt-Free Chicken Tenderloin Recipes		 16k view 2 res Food / Gourmet 2026/09/03 09:20
I'm cutting back on salt because of my blood pressure, but I'd like to ask for some
healthy chicken breast recipes that taste great even without salt.
I'd really appreciate your help.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Real Estate		 16k view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2026/09/26 08:23
I just moved to Hawaii and don't have a track record here yet. Please tell me how to find a good place to live.
There are some sketchy websites out there, so if you know of any good real estate a...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Clogged Kitchen Drain		 16k view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2026/09/09 11:34
It seems the kitchen drain is clogged, and the water won’t drain. I’ve tried various things—using a long drain snake, pouring in a special drain-cleaning gel, and flushing hot water, baking soda, and ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
A coworker gave me some food that was past its exp...		 16k view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2026/09/15 02:39
A very elderly, single Japanese-American male colleague gave me some natto to put on my pasta—the packages had expired one and two years ago. I suspect he had absolutely no idea they were past their e...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Is that naan I used to eat in Tokyo not available ...		 16k view 4 res Food / Gourmet 2026/08/05 06:46
Hello.

This is a bit of a strange question, but … .

I’m a foreigner, and I lived in Japan for about six years.
When I lived in Uguisudani, I used to go to a curry restaurant...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Please tell me about jobs that pay well.		 16k view 3 res Work / Career 2026/09/25 17:34
Please tell me about restaurants where I can earn money through tips and the like. ！
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Watching a Game at Dodger Stadium: Parking Issues		 15k view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2026/07/01 18:17
I’m planning to go from OC to Dodger Stadium to watch a game, but I heard that even if I park in the $45 lot, it can take about an hour just to get out. So I’m considering either leaving early to park...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Babysitter Placement Agency		 14k view 1 res Question 2026/08/20 11:30
I live in Hawaii. I have two children, ages 2 and 5. Since both my spouse and I work and often have to work late, we’d like to use a babysitting agency. I’d appreciate any advice from anyone who has e...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
I can no longer view my Yahoo Japan email on my iP...		 14k view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2026/07/18 11:47
Whenever I try to check my email, a screen pops up asking me to enter my IMAP account password, and even when I enter the new password I just changed, it seems to be incorrect and I can't access my ac...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
I got a speeding ticket while traveling.		 13k view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2026/08/31 03:21
Nice to meet you.
I live in Japan and am currently traveling in the U.S. Yesterday, while driving a rental car from Idaho to Yellowstone, I exceeded the speed limit （ of 65 miles per hour ） by ab...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Children's HOLO Cards		 13k view 5 res Question 2026/08/13 16:32
My child will turn 6 next month.
We use The Bus to get to school, but it seems a HOLO card is required starting at age 6, so we need to get one.
Is going to the Kalihi Transit Center the onl...
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Vivinavi Kisarazu
Looking for Gachagacha Info ！		 13k view 2 res Fun 2026/06/25 21:06
Why don't we share which stores have these gacha machines? ？
Even though it's supposed to be the release date, many stores don't have them in stock... I'd love it if we could share information t...
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Vivinavi San Francisco
business that exploits its employees (e.g. unpaid ...		 13k view 2 res Work / Career 2026/06/15 11:41
If you have worked for a black company, are currently working for a black company, have been in a company where the black situation has been improved, or have filed a black situation 》(illegal ・ viola...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
How to deal with neighbor's sex noise		 13k view 9 res Problem / Need advice 2026/05/22 15:20
I am very annoyed right now.
The man next door who moved in about a year ago started making this noise last summer. Because of this, the person who lived on the other side of that man recently mo...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
期限切れのグリーンカードと48ヶ月の延長レターでハワイ入国		 13k view 1 res Problem / Need advice 2026/11/03 11:14
現在,ハワイ在住, 2年間の条件付きグリーンカードは有効期限が切れており、I-751（条件解除申請）を提出済みで、現在審査中です。手元には期限切れのグリーンカードと48ヶ月の延長レターがあります。今年4月には、この2つの書類を持って夫と一緒に日本へ3週間渡航し、問題なくハワイへ再入国できました。今回、個人的な事情で1人で日本へ10日間ほど一時帰国したいと考えています。しかし,1人での入国審査に強い...
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Vivinavi Orange County
Akasuri Akasuri		 12k view 6 res Beauty / Health 2026/06/03 01:58
Do you know of any spas in OC with red scrubbing ？?
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Vivinavi Hawaii
力お貸し下さい。		 11k view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2026/11/10 15:59
ハワイ在住の皆様。はじめまして。
私は日本在住のものです。
父親のことでどうしても確認が取りたくこちら使わせていただいています。
今から２０年前（2006年）から１０年前前後で　『日本人祖父のルーツ、祖父の墓を訪ね日本から、佐藤』こんな記事が
地元新聞に載ったというのですが到底信じられません。
当時、レストラン食事中？母親と息子に地元新聞で見かけ声をかけられたと言って...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
global entry		 11k view 8 res Problem / Need advice 2026/06/19 21:31
Is it worth paying $120 for global entry ？ I have heard that the tourist lane was faster depending on the date and time. I would love to hear reviews from those who have obtained it 😌.
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